VISTAKON (LENEFILCON A)CONTACT LENS CLEAR AND VISIBILITY TINT WITH UV BLOCKER
K983912 · Vistakon, Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc. · LPL · Jan 26, 1999 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K983912
Device Name
VISTAKON (LENEFILCON A)CONTACT LENS CLEAR AND VISIBILITY TINT WITH UV BLOCKER
Applicant
Vistakon, Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc.
Product Code
LPL · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Jan 26, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.5925
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The VISTAKON Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 1.00 D of astigmatism or less. The VISTAKON MULTIFOCAL Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of distance and near vision in presbyopic aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 0.75 D of astigmatism or less. The VISTAKON TORIC Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes that are hyperopic or myopic and may have 10.00 D of astigmatism or less. The VISTAKON TORIC MULTIFOCAL Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of distance and near vision in presbyopic aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 10.00D of astigmatism or less. Eye care practitioners may prescribe the lens either for single-use disposable wear or frequent/planned replacement wear with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lens may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection system only.
Device Story
VISTAKON (lenefilcon A) soft contact lens; available in spherical, multifocal, toric, and toric multifocal designs. Material: copolymer of 2-hydroxyethyl 2-methyl-2 propenoate and 2-propenic acid, 2-methyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester cross-linked with poly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (4) bis (2-methyl-2-propenoate). Includes Reactive Blue Dye #4 for visibility and benzotriazole UV-absorbing monomer. Prescribed by eye care practitioners for daily wear; single-use or frequent/planned replacement. If frequent replacement, requires chemical disinfection. Benefits include vision correction for ametropia and presbyopia; UV radiation blocking. Clinical use involves standard optometric fitting and assessment.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical trial evaluated spherical design in at least 50 patients over 3 months with 2:1 ratio of subject to predicate device. Measured adverse reactions, symptoms, slit lamp evaluations, visual acuity, lens wear time, fit assessment, and discontinuations. Results demonstrated substantial clinical equivalence to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Material: lenefilcon A (copolymer of 2-hydroxyethyl 2-methyl-2 propenoate and 2-propenic acid, 2-methyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester). FDA Group II material. UV-absorbing monomer (benzotriazole) blocks <1% UVB (280-315nm) and <10% UVA (316-380nm). Visibility tint: Reactive Blue Dye #4. Hemispherical or hemitoric shell form factor. Sterilization: moist heat (validated to SAL 10^-6).
Indications for Use
Indicated for daily wear correction of refractive ametropia (myopia/hyperopia), presbyopia, and astigmatism in aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes. Astigmatism limits vary by lens type (up to 1.00 D for spherical, 0.75 D for multifocal, 10.00 D for toric/toric multifocal).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A soft (hydrophilic) contact lens is a device intended to be worn directly against the cornea and adjacent limbal and scleral areas of the eye to correct vision conditions or act as a therapeutic bandage. The device is made of various polymer materials the main polymer molecules of which absorb or attract a certain volume (percentage) of water.
Predicate Devices
NewVues® (vifilcon A) Soft Contact Lens
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K9839/2
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# Summary of 510(k) Submission
| Summary | The 510(k) submission summary consists of these sections <ul><li>Name and address of submitter</li><li>Identification of device</li><li>Predicate device</li><li>Description of device</li><li>Intended use</li></ul> <ul><li>Characteristics</li><li>Non clinical studies</li><li>Clinical studies</li><li>Conclusions drawn from studies</li><li>Flow Chart for 510(k) Daily Wear Contact Lens Materials</li></ul> |
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| Name and address of submitter | Vistakon, Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc.<br>4500 Salisbury Road, Suite 300<br>Jacksonville, Florida 32216<br>Contact: Sharon A. Briggs<br>Phone: 904/443-1471<br>Date Prepared: November 2, 1998 |
| Identification of Device | <ul><li>Trade name: VISTAKON (lenefilcon A) Contact Lens Clear and Visibility tint with UV blocker.</li><li>Common or usual name: Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (daily wear)</li><li>FDA Classification: Class II</li></ul> |
| Predicate Device | NewVues® (vifilcon A) Soft Contact Lens |
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| Description of Device | The VISTAKON (lenefilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens is available as a spherical lens, a multifocal lens, a toric lens and a toric multifocal lens.<br>The lens material (lenefilcon A) is a copolymer of 2-hydroxyethyl 2-methyl-2 propenoate and 2-propenic acid, 2-methyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester cross-linked with poly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (4) bis (2-methyl-2-propenoate). The VISTAKON Contact Lens Visibility Tint with UV Blocker is tinted blue using Reactive Blue Dye #4 to make the lens more visible for handling. A benzotriazole UV-absorbing monomer is used to block UV radiation. The transmittance characteristics are less than 1% in the UVB range of 280nm to 315nm and less than 10% in the UVA range of 316nm to 380nm. The VISTAKON Contact Lens is a hemispherical or hemitoric shell. | |
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| Intended Use | Spherical lens | The VISTAKON Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 1.00 D of astigmatism or less. |
| | Multifocal lens | The VISTAKON MULTIFOCAL Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of distance and near vision in presbyopic aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 0.75 D of astigmatism or less. |
| | Toric lens | The VISTAKON TORIC Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of visual acuity in aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes that are hyperopic or myopic and may have 10.00 D of astigmatism or less. |
| | Toric Multifocal lens | The VISTAKON TORIC MULTIFOCAL Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of distance and near vision in presbyopic aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 10.00D of astigmatism or less. |
| | Eye care practitioners may prescribe the lens for single-use disposable wear or for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement (see "WEARING SCHEDULE"). When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement, the lens may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection system only. | |
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The VISTAKON (lenefilcon A) Contact Lens is classified into FDA Group II Characteristics for contact lens materials. The predicate device is classified into FDA Group IV. The predicate device was chosen because the water content and Dk value are the same as the subject device, the predicate device is available in similar base curve and diameter configurations and both subject and predicate devices are visibility tinted. The characteristics of the VISTAKON (lenefilcon A) Contact Lens are compared to the characteristics of the predicate device in the following table.
| | VISTAKON (lenefilcon A)<br>Contact Lens Visibility Tint<br>with UV Blocker | | NewVues® (vifilcon A) Soft<br>Contact Lens | |
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| | Measured | Label | Measured | Label |
| Water Content, % | 55 | 55 | 56 | 55 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.41 | 1.41 | #1.41 | 1.415 |
| Dk, edge corrected | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
| Dk, non-edge corrected | 22 | 21 | 22 | 16 |
| Color (if tinted) | Blue | Blue | Blue | Blue |
| Base Curve, mm | 8.86 | 8.84 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Diameter, mm | 14.10 | 14.05 | 14.3 | 14.0 |
| Power, D | -0.79 | -0.74 | -1.02 | -1.00 |
Dk units = x 10-11 (cm²/sec) (ml O2/ml x mm Hg) * edge correction method not identified in CIBA Vision® labeling # calculated from water content
| Non clinical<br>Studies | Included as non clinical studies are<br>• chemistry,<br>• toxicology, lenses and package,<br>• microbiology | |
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| Chemistry | Material property data were generated on the subject device and the predicate<br>device. The data for both devices reflect properties of Group II and Group IV<br>lenses, respectively. The lens care product manufacturers have previously<br>shown compatibility of Group II and Group IV lenses with their products.<br><br>The shelf-life stability for VISTAKON (lenefilcon A) Contact Lenses is<br>based upon stability protocols included with this notification or referenced.<br>Studies were conducted to determine the leachable monomers from the<br>subject device. | |
| Toxicology,<br>lenefilcon A<br>lens material | In accordance with the May 1994 Guidance Document for Daily Wear contact<br>lenses, toxicology studies have been conducted on the VISTAKON<br>(lenefilcon A) soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses Clear and Visibility Tint<br>with UV blocker. The results are summarized below: | |
| | Cytotoxicity<br>Test | The negative controls and the positive controls performed as<br>anticipated. Under the conditions of this study, the test article<br>showed no evidence of causing cell lysis or toxicity. The test<br>article was not cytotoxic and passed this ISO study. |
| | Ocular<br>Irritation<br>Study in the<br>Rabbit | Under the conditions of this study, there was no evidence of<br>significant irritation in the test eye or control eye of any<br>rabbit. The SC and CSO test article extracts would not be<br>considered irritants to the ocular tissue of the rabbit. |
| | Acute<br>Systemic<br>Toxicity in<br>the Mouse | Under the conditions of this study, there was no mortality or<br>evidence of significant systemic toxicity from the extracts.<br>Each test article extract met the ISO requirements. |
| Toxicology,<br>package<br>materials | No additional toxicology studies have been conducted on the plastic primary<br>packaging materials, as the materials are the same as those previously tested<br>and reported under N18-033. | |
| Microbiology | The lens sterilization process, moist heat sterilization, has been validated to<br>deliver a minimum SAL of 10-6. The lens care product manufacturers have<br>established a reasonable assurance of disinfection efficacy of their care<br>products with the lens groups for which they are approved. There are shelf-<br>life stability data that support lens sterility throughout the shelf-life claimed<br>for the product. | |
| Clinical studies | The safety of the lens material in the spherical design has been confirmed<br>through a clinical trial for daily wear contact lens materials with a new USAN<br>name according to the Premarket Notification (510(k)) Guidance Document<br>for Daily Wear Contact Lenses (May 1994). The study evaluated at least 50<br>patients with a 2:1 ratio of subject device to predicate device for three (3)<br>months. Parameters measured included adverse reactions, symptoms, | |
| Clinical studies | problems and complaints, slit lamp evaluations, visual acuity, lens wear time,<br>fit assessment and discontinuations. The VISTAKON (lenefilcon A) trial<br>contact lens was found to be at least substantially clinically equivalent to the<br>predicate device. | |
| Conclusions<br>drawn from<br>studies | Validity of<br>Scientific Data | Toxicology studies were conducted by a contract<br>laboratory under Good Laboratory Practice Regulations.<br>Microbiology, chemistry, shelf-life stability, and<br>leachables studies were conducted by in-house laboratories<br>and followed scientific protocols. The data were<br>determined to be scientifically valid under 21 CFR 860.7. |
| | Substantial<br>Equivalence | The data presented in this Premarket Notification support<br>the subject device is as safe, as effective and performs as<br>well as or better than the predicate device when used in<br>accordance with the labeled directions for use and for the<br>requested indication. |
| | Risk and Benefits | The risks of the subject device are the same as those<br>normally attributed to the wearing of soft (hydrophilic)<br>contact lenses on a daily wear basis. The benefits to the<br>patient are the same as those for other soft (hydrophilic)<br>contact lenses. |
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN 26 1999
Ms. Sharon A. Briggs Group Leader, Regulatory Submissions Vistakon Johnson and Johnson Vision Prouducts, Inc. P.O. Box 10157 Jacksonville, FL 32247
Re: K983912
Trade Name: VISTAKON (lenefilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses Clear and Visibiltiy Tint with UV Blocker (Cast molded, Spherical, Toric, Multifocal Designs for daily wear)
Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 86 LPL Dated: November 2, 1998 Received: November 3, 1998
Dear Ms. Briggs:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations .
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
A. Roerl forenthal
A. Ralph Rosenthal, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510 (k) Number (if known) : K9 8 3 9 / 乙
Device Name: VISTAKON (lenefilcon A) Contact Lens, clear and visibility tint with UV Blocker
Indications for Use:
| Spherical<br>lens | The VISTAKON Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction<br>of refractive ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic or non-aphakic<br>persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 1.00 D of astigmatism or less. |
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| Multifocal<br>lens | The VISTAKON MULTIFOCAL Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear<br>for the correction of distance and near vision in presbyopic aphakic or non-<br>aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 0.75 D of<br>astigmatism or less. |
| Toric lens | The VISTAKON TORIC Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the<br>correction of visual acuity in aphakic or non-aphakic persons with non-<br>diseased eyes that are hyperopic or myopic and may have 10.00 D of<br>astigmatism or less. |
| Toric<br>Multifocal<br>lens | The VISTAKON TORIC MULTIFOCAL Contact Lens is indicated for daily<br>wear for the correction of distance and near vision in presbyopic aphakic or<br>non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes who may have 10.00 D of<br>astigmatism or less. |
Eye care practitioners may prescribe the lens either for single-use disposable wear or frequent/planned replacement wear with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lens may be disinfected using a chemical disinfection system only.
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